[HillaryBriss]

it's interesting to put this into the larger context of "the US needs more programmers and STEM grads." if that is true, how does Netflix find additional people to hire? how does it survive in a competitive labor market when it treats employees in this way?

[pixelperfect]

"the US needs more programmers and STEM grads" can always mean "we wish we could hire programmers for $45,000 a year, but due to supply and demand we have to pay them more than that"

[kamaal]

I guess in this case they are more than willing to $500K/yr compensation packages. That's far away from $45K/yr packages.

So the question is how many people can suffer through this kind of hell grinder at $500K/yr.

[JBlue42]

People suffer through a lot more for a lot lot less.

[HillaryBriss]

yes. i agree.

and, just as paying well attracts workers, supportive/interesting/personal-growth-oriented/comfortable working conditions attract workers. but I gather Netflix doesn't want to take advantage of that strategy.

OTOH, could it be that Netflix's management approach actually squeezes more performance out of the very same talent pool every other company has to draw from? is Netflix on to something?

[wishinghand]

Same as Amazon. They offer a great resume builder but are notoriously toxic to work at.

[yourstruly33]

Not true for every team. As in Microsoft. As in Apple. As in Google. Amazon has great teams and supersmart people. If you're unlucky you end up in a crappy team. Since there are lots and lots, it's a luck-driven process.